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Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines

More Frequently Asked Questions About the Ancient Greeks and Romans

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Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines

By: Garrett Ryan
Narrated by: Will Damron
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Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have conspiracy theories? Did they come close to an industrial revolution? Did they drink beer?

In a series of fast-paced essays, Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines answers 40 questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel ToldinStone. As in Dr. Ryan's previous book—Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants—the emphasis is on the fascinating details of daily life in the classical world.

Discover the answers to:

Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have tattoos?

Did they practice Buddhism?

Did they know when the Pyramids were built?

Did a tsunami inspire the Story of Atlantis?

How deadly was the eruption that destroyed Pompeii?

What was it like to live through the fall of the Roman Empire?

Why are ancient cities buried?

What happened to the treasures of the Roman emperors?

How much was lost when the Library of Alexandria burned?

©2023 Garrett Ryan, (P)2023 Rowman & Littlefield Ancient Civilization Rome World
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It’s like having a recap on everything you’ve learned over the years


And some new insights to this epic time in world history


Thank you Mr Ryan

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I was sad to see how fast this audio book went by, it was a joy from start to finish and can’t wait to see what the author produces next !

Even better than the first

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Great review of the most interesting aspects of the ancient Greco-Roman world. A great introduction for anyone with any interest in history. The best part about this book is the retelling of known facts and myths through a rational approach, which serves to fact check a lot of known bits of trivia. Solid book, would recommend.

Great storytelling

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